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Human remains discovered January 28 off of Redwood Grove Road in the Hoopa area have been identified by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office as that of Arthur “Cricket” Ruiz III, age 42. Ruiz who was born in Sonoma County was a resident of the Hoopa area.

Ruiz’s remains were identified by DNA and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the cause of his death.

Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator Greg Musson at (707) 268-3643.